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Evaluating Longitudinal Impacts of Collaborative Foresight Processes on Organizational Strategy and Decision Making
Collaborative foresight is increasingly used to navigate complex futures, yet its long-term impact remains under-researched. This study proposes an empirical evaluation of how collaborative foresight exercises influence strategic outcomes over time.
In plain words
Many large organisations run group exercises to explore possible futures. This study would measure whether these exercises change strategy over the years, or mainly keep the participants engaged.
Primary research question
To what extent do collaborative foresight processes measurably influence long-term strategic decision-making in complex organizations?
Knowledge gap
What remains worth asking
It remains useful to test whether collaborative foresight leads to tangible shifts in strategic direction or if its impact is primarily limited to participant engagement.
Potential contribution
Why it may matter
This research would provide evidence-based justification for the resource investment required for collaborative foresight initiatives.
Academic placement
Academic fields and topic tags
Study frame: Large organizations utilizing collaborative foresight for strategic planning. · Method signals: Longitudinal Case Study, Qualitative Interviews
Possible study pathways
One question, different levels
Postgraduate diploma
Practical application of foresight evaluation tools.
Research master’s
Methodological development of impact assessment frameworks.
Doctoral
Advanced theoretical inquiry into foresight efficacy.
- originality
- Moderate
- methodology
- Moderate
- Data access
- Moderate
- ethics
- Accessible
Quality and audit
78/100 quality
Safeguard-based audit was not recorded under the prior standard.
- Requires access to organizational strategic planning cycles.
- Focus on the distinction between process engagement and strategic outcome.
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APA 7 source
Paasi, J., Valkokari, K., & Suominen, A. (2026). Collaborative foresight: Major research trajectories and future research agenda. Futures, 177, 103784. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.futures.2026.103784
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